Marketing Manager
We are on the hunt for a full-time Marketing Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering how we tell our story, engage our audiences, and grow our revenue at Macknade. Reporting to the Sales & Marketing Director, this is a hands-on role for a creative, commercially minded marketer who's comfortable rolling up their sleeves to deliver outstanding marketing campaigns on and offline. The ideal candidate will currently hold a senior marketing role and bring proven experience in delivering integrated, multi-channel campaigns, knowing which channels to turn on to deliver results.
Role & Responsibilities
Planning & Analysis
· Lead the development and delivery of our annual marketing plan, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and the broader marketing strategy.
· Own and maintain a comprehensive marketing calendar, integrating in-store activations, merchandising plans, loyalty promotions, sales assets and digital content to create a joined-up customer experience.
· Monitor, analyse, and report on marketing performance, using insights to optimise future campaigns and demonstrate ROI.
Campaign Delivery
· Plan, manage, and execute multi-channel marketing campaigns that drive footfall, increase average spend, and grow customer engagement at our Faversham site.
· Deliver high-performing digital campaigns that grow online sales and conversions through
· Lead all email marketing activity - from database growth and segmentation to campaign execution and performance analysis.
Social Media & Content
· Oversee Macknade's social media strategy, working with the Marketing Assistant to deliver engaging content across all our channels – both organic and paid.
· Create compelling, high-quality content across multiple platforms and customer touchpoints – including video – that tells the stories of our producers and champions provenance.
· Ensure the website is up-to-date, user-friendly, and optimised for both customer experience and conversion.
Brand, PR & Events
· Act as a brand guardian, embedding Macknade's values across all our communications and safeguarding our reputation through excellent community engagement and complaint resolution.
· Manage local and regional PR activity - drafting press releases, nurturing media relationships, and liaising with our external press office where required.
· Support the development and delivery of Macknade's events calendar, creating events & experiences that resonate with our target audiences and promoting them accordingly.
People & Partnerships
· Line manage, mentor, and support the Marketing Assistant to ensure the delivery of all departmental objectives.
· Manage external agencies and third-party partners as required.
Who are you
The right person will have a balanced approach to marketing, combining creative thinking with a data-driven, analytical mindset. As a versatile marketer, you will have well-rounded experience across a variety of channels and aren't afraid to get stuck in.
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and you're motivated by the opportunity to make a real impact within a values-led, independent business. A genuine passion for our mission, and a desire to help us reach more people, is an absolute must
You're also a natural communicator and collaborator, with the ability to inspire other team members, manage external partners and build strong relationships across the business.
Skills, experience & qualifications
· Proven experience in a marketing role - ideally within retail & hospitality, but not essential.
· Experience with e-commerce websites and online advertising platforms including Shopify, Google Ads and Meta Ads, plus Google Analytics 5.
· Experience in Adobe Creative Suite or similar design platforms.
· Good knowledge of SEO and the ability to create keyword led content that engages audiences at every level.
· Experience in creating a social media strategy and managing multiple social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & LinkedIn.
· Experience working with email marketing platforms and CRMs
· Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for detail and the Macknade tone of voice.
· An outstanding communicator, both written, verbal & visual.
· A highly organised-multi-tasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment,
· Experience with line management and cross-departmental collaboration.
· Knowledgable & passionate about food & drink.
· Educated to degree level or equivalent, ideally with a qualification in a relevant marketing discipline.
What you will get from us
We offer several staff perks, including
· Long service annual leave increases
· 20% discount on all of our products, with regular 30% discount weeks
· Discounts on all onsite partner facilities (Gym/Vets/Massage Therapy/Sauna)
· A delicious cooked lunch every day, using our quality produce
· Regular team social activities throughout the year
Next steps
We are looking for a full time position of 42.5 hours per week and this will include working some evenings and weekends. The salary is dependent on the candidate
If you are interested in finding out more before applying, please contact Rosie Collins, Sales and Marketing Director to discuss the role further
To apply, please provide a CV and cover letter via our website:, telling us why you are interested in this position and what you feel you can bring to Macknade. Please note, applications made through Indeed are not guaranteed a response
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person